Honoring Francis M. Hager

Topics:  Francis M. Hager

Congressman Greg Pence
Congressional Record: 116th Congress
Extensions of Remarks
14 May 2020

  Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend and fellow 
veteran, Francis M. Hager, who recently passed away at the age of 87 in 
Columbus, Indiana.
  Early in his life, Frank chose a path of service to our country by 
enlisting in the U.S. Army. After completing his service, he went on to 
pursue a career in engineering and worked at Cummins Engine Company for 
35 years where he designed and patented several innovations.
  Frank was a pillar of the Columbus community and a faithful member of 
the St. Bartholomew Church. He trained altar servers for over 50 years, 
sang in the choir, delivered communion to nursing homes, and was a 
welcoming face to all members of the parish. Frank valued spending time 
with his family and served as a role model for future generations 
through his civic leadership and commitment to country.
  The Pence family is lucky to have considered Frank a close friend. He 
was a generous person who will be remembered fondly and greatly missed.
  May God rest his soul and bring comfort to his family and friends as 
we mourn his loss and celebrate Frank's life here on earth.